Spectacled Tetraka (Xanthomixis zosterops)
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Spectacled Tetraka

Xanthomixis zosterops (Sharpe, 1875)

11 gWeight

The spectacled tetraka (Xanthomixis zosterops) is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar

Spectacled Tetraka has been recorded at 15 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ranomafana NPMadagascar482 records
  2. Andasibe-Mantadia NPMadagascar361 records
  3. Andasibe Mantadia National ParkMadagascar296 records
More places
  1. PerinetMadagascar208 records
  2. V.O.I. M.M.AMadagascar173 records
  3. Ranomafana NP – VariboloMadagascar154 records
  4. Ranomafana NP—Sahamalaotra TrackMadagascar143 records
  5. Analamazaotra Forest StationMadagascar122 records
  6. Ranomafana NP – VohipararaMadagascar121 records
  7. Iaroka ForestMadagascar74 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Madagascar

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The spectacled tetraka (Xanthomixis zosterops) is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae. It is found only in Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Spectacled Tetraka?

The Spectacled Tetraka weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Spectacled Tetraka live?

Its breeding range: Africa: northwestern, eastern Madagascar. It is most often recorded in Madagascar.

When is the best time to see the Spectacled Tetraka?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Spectacled Tetraka endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Spectacled Tetraka as Near Threatened.

What does the Spectacled Tetraka eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Spectacled Tetraka in?

It belongs to the family Tetrakas & Allies (Bernieridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: northwestern, eastern Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tetrakas & Allies Bernieridae
Genus
Xanthomixis

Other birds in the genus Xanthomixis

Appert's TetrakaAppert's TetrakaXanthomixis appertiGrey-crowned TetrakaGrey-crowned TetrakaXanthomixis cinereicepsWhite-throated OxylabesWhite-throated OxylabesOxylabes madagascariensisLong-billed BernieriaLong-billed BernieriaBernieria madagascariensisCryptic WarblerCryptic WarblerCryptosylvicola randrianasoloiWedge-tailed JeryWedge-tailed JeryHartertula flavoviridisThamnornisThamnornisThamnornis chloropetoidesMadagascar YellowbrowMadagascar YellowbrowCrossleyia xanthophrysDusky TetrakaDusky TetrakaCrossleyia tenebrosaRand's WarblerRand's WarblerRandia pseudozosterops
Spectacled Tetraka

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